Latin America – Page 115
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NewsAir Caraibes firms A350-1000 order
Air Caraibes has transformed its long-standing commitment to the Airbus A350-1000 into a firm order for three of the type.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Why size matters on re-engined narrowbodies
Qatar Airways’s decision to convert its order for six Airbus A319neo twinjets to the larger A320neo variant has further eroded the backlog for the smallest member of the re-engined narrowbody family.
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Survey highlights belief in improving safety standards
Almost two-thirds of industry personnel believe aviation safety is improving, according the results of an extensive survey.
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NewsSaab wins Brazil's F-X2 fighter contest with Gripen NG
Brazil has chosen the Saab JAS-39E/F Gripen as the Brazilian Air Force's next fighter aircraft, according to an announcement 18 December by Brazilian government officials.
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NewsRuag to supply Dornier 228NG transports to Venezuela
The Venezuelan air force is to field 10 Dornier 228 turboprops for passenger transport duties, with Swiss-based airframer Ruag Aviation having confirmed its receipt of a contract from the government in Caracas.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Freight drags improved airline profits outlook
IATA’s latest improved profits outlook released today struck a decidedly positive note, even if the climate is still pretty tough for many carriers.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Can Airbus and R-R kick-start A340 revival?
Airbus, Rolls-Royce and CFM International spent a day in London last week seeking to convince the market that the A340 represents a good investment, despite its operating economics being buffeted by high fuel prices.
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NewsCessna TTx clinches Brazilian certification
Cessna has clinched Brazilian type certification for its TTx piston single five months after the high-performance aircraft – an upgraded version of Cessna's out-of-production 400 Corvalis TT – entered service.
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NewsAirbus and Rolls unveil plan to restore A340-600 appeal
Airbus and Rolls-Royce aim to boost the market appeal of the A340-600 with reconfiguration and support initiatives that address operating costs.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How operational, budget pressures are affecting the World's air forces
The ability of air forces around the globe to react to the unexpected was highlighted afresh in 2013, with requirements having ranged from providing multinational support for France’s combat intervention in Mali, to flying humanitarian relief sorties to help in typhoon-devastated parts of the Philippines.
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Volaris to lease four A320s from BOC Aviation
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris has signed an agreement to lease four new Airbus A320 aircraft from BOC Aviation.
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NewsHelibras flies first locally produced EC725
Helibras, Eurocopter's Brazilian subsidiary, on 21 November performed the maiden sortie of the first EC725 to be entirely produced in-country, around two months ahead of schedule.
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Interjet to add Superjet simulator within a year
Mexican low-cost carrier will add a Sukhoi Superjet 100 simulator to its pilot training centre at Toluca International airport within a year, say executives.
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NewsPeru to sign for two C-27J Spartans
Peru is poised to join the C-27J operators club, once Alenia Aermacchi has finalised a roughly €100 million ($135 million) contract to supply its air force with two of the tactical airlifters.
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LAN Peru begins operating 767 full-flight simulator
LAN Peru and CAE have started operating a new Boeing 767 full-flight simulator in a training centre near Lima's Jorge Chavez International airport that opened in 2012.
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Aeromexico plans new JFK flights
Aeromexico will launch new seasonal service from New York to Puerto Vallarta, and from New York to Los Cabos, on 16 January and 18 January respectively.
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NewsDUBAI: Boeing bullish on military derivatives
Boeing foresees strong market potential for military aircraft derived from its commercial aircraft.
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NewsDUBAI: Embraer confident E2 will not hit E-Jet sales
Embraer is confident that it will announce more orders for its current generation of E-Jets, even as sales efforts on the E2 series ramp up.
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NewsColombia seeks new fighter purchase
Colombia’s air force is planning to bolster its combat capabilities, with the purchase of an additional squadron of fighter aircraft.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Where are all the Latin American LCCs?
"Absurd” is the reaction of some aviation analysts to the absence of low-cost carriers (LCCs) in much of Latin America.